Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly a synonym for the word in CAPITAL LETTERS in the following sentence. The WIZENED old woman gave Jack a handful of beans and some good advice.

Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below. adj. Similar to something else in certain respects, as in form, function, or meaning

Now that the festivities have ended, perhaps we can return to some SEMBLANCE of normality.

n. Capacity for producing a desired result; effectiveness. Choose the word that best corresponds with the definition given below.

The workers were allowed to ___________ down once they’d ________ the brick, but the foreman himself has not yet ___________ down.

I screamed as the monstrous presence snaked toward me on the dark and __________ path.

Poverty is RIFE in the rural areas of our county, where one in three families receives some state assistance.

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. ADVERSE

Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly an antonym of the word below. LASSITUDE

Dan was a nice guy, but he was far too GARRULOUS and tended to monopolize people at parties.

If you insist on eating more cotton candy _________ a kid at a carnival, __________ don’t come crying to me when you’ve gained a few pounds!